cheque sin fondos
bounced check
The term 'cheque sin fondos' refers to what is known in English as a 'bounced check'. This is a kind of non-sufficient funds (NSF) check, or dishonored check, which a bank rejects and returns, typically because the writer of the check does not have enough funds to cover the value of the check in their account.
Example sentences using: cheque sin fondos
El comerciante se quejó de un cheque sin fondos que le entregó un cliente.
The merchant complained about a bounced check given to him by a client.
This phrase highlights a situation where a merchant experiences an issue with a check that cannot be cashed due to insufficient funds in the client's account.
Tuve que pagar una tarifa debido a un cheque sin fondos que emití.
I had to pay a fee because of a bounced check that I issued.
This example shows the consequences faced by an individual who issued a check that did not clear, resulting in additional financial charges.
El banco notificó a la empresa sobre un cheque sin fondos recibido.
The bank notified the company about a bounced check received.
In this case, the bank informs a company that a check they received cannot be processed due to insufficient funds, indicating a potential problem for the company's finances.